EU Eyes Leadership Role On Oceans Ahead Of UN Summit

EU unveils Ocean Pact ahead of UN conference in France

The EU is hoping to position itself as a leader in marine protection ahead of a UN summit on preserving the world's oceans next week.

EU conjures up surprise law to govern use of ocean resources

The unexpected Ocean Act will cover everything from fishing to tourism to defense — but details are scant.

Integrating the multiple perspectives of people and nature in place-based marine spatial planning

Marine spatial planning (MSP) has emerged as a tool to enable marine ecosystem-based management that seeks to balance human demands for ocean space with environmental protection. However, there is a history of thinking about our ocean systems as spaces, not places. As a result, most MSPs have been implemented without consideration of place. The relationship between people and the rest of nature is at the core of the UN SDGs (Sustainable Developm…

Commission demands ‘precautionary pause’ on deep-sea mining

The EU executive also calls for an ambitious global plastic treaty.

Scientist: 'Very risky' and 'stupid' to increase herring quota for the Baltic - Radio Sweden

Researchers Lauren Aylward and Henrik Svedäng are checking whether any herring larvae has been caught in the container at the bottom of the net.Lyssna: Scientist: 'Very risky' and 'stupid' to increase herring quota for the BalticTo fully assess how much herring there is in the Baltic Sea is difficult science, and the EU is currently taking too large risks when they set the fishing quotas, says Henrik Svedäng, scientist at the Baltic Sea Centre a…